Lead Manufacturing Engineer (Subsea Production Systems)
Baker Hughes · Singapore
Lead Manufacturing Engineer (Subsea Production Systems)
Lead Manufacturing Excellence in Subsea Tree Assembly, Testing & Integration
Would you like to lead complex manufacturing operations supporting cutting-edge subsea technologies?
Partner with the best
Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy‑technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future
Fuel your passion
As a Lead Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for:
- Leading and supporting manufacturing operations for Subsea Tree and Connection System products across Assembly, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), eFAT, Insulation and System Integration Testing (SIT).
- Driving manufacturing readiness activities to support project execution and customer delivery requirements.
- Reviewing and approving manufacturing routings, operation sequences, and Digital Work Instructions (DWI) in accordance with engineering and quality requirements.
- Developing and maintaining Work Instructions (WI), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and manufacturing process documentation.
- Providing technical leadership and guidance to Manufacturing Engineers, Technicians, and shop floor teams.
- Leading root cause investigations and implementing corrective and preventive actions for manufacturing and testing non-conformances.
- Coordinating with Design Engineering, Project Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing resources are available to support production.
- Driving Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and delivery performance.
- Supporting Safety Risk Assessments (SRA) and Management of Change (MOC) activities for manufacturing processes.
- Reviewing critical lifting plans and ensuring compliance with EHS standards and regulatory requirements.
- Facilitating technical discussions to ensure customer requirements are clearly understood and successfully executed.
- Supporting manufacturing feasibility studies and identifying manufacturing risks, capability gaps, and resource requirements during tender and project planning phases.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Have a minimum of 15 years of experience in Subsea Tree manufacturing within the Oil & Gas industry.
- Have extensive experience supporting Subsea Tree build activities from sub-assembly through unitization.
- Have proven experience with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), eFAT, System Integration Testing (SIT), Insulation and Subsea Tree installation requirements.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of Connection System products and manufacturing processes.
- Have experience interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing procedures.
- Have experience leading Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Possess strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting skills.
- Demonstrate strong leadership, project management, and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Have working knowledge of Teamcenter and Oracle systems.
- Be willing to travel to the Subsea Tree manufacturing facility in Batam, Indonesia and Asia region as required.
Desired Characteristics
- Strong understanding of Subsea Products and Connection System Products.
- Knowledge of schematic tubing line assembly, welding, NDE, and FAT requirements.
- Familiarity with engineering procedures including FAT, VGS, OSP, and related processes.
- Understanding of Test & Assembly activities including FAT, eFAT, SIT, and SRT.
- Knowledge of NDE processes including MPI, LPI, UT, RT, and PMI.
- Experience with machining, welding, and cladding processes is preferred.
- Familiarity with Drilling and H4 products is preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders across functions.
Working with us
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
Working for you
Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we must push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:
• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Manufacturing Senior Specialist - Manuf Eng Specialist